Official guidelines from Adam opened up the idea of having an outside memorial also. Looking for feedback if we should stay with the inside memorial or if you would prefer a outside memorial. Currently there is $1,000 + faculty donations.

Need: $2,000 for a tree or $5,000 for a bench.

Discussion: Really liked the idea of the memory book that everyone could contribute to because it embodied her personality by always providing a helping hand (Rachel). Wants to stay with inside memorial since it is already well planned out, will stay clean, and be accessable for many students (Robert). Will replace Jakes position on the committee (Rachel).

Event updates:

Mary Barbercheck SCS (Robert):

Wenatchee students are coming afternoon of 19th (Sunday), leaving morning of 21st (Tuesday)

3 meeting slots available Tuesday March 21. More people welcome to hike at 2:30 PM on Tuesday March 21, Mary is all about it! Most students have class at that time however.

Room for going out to breakfast or more meetings Wednesday March 22 before 10:30

Currently working out room bookings for coffee hour and lunch, purchasing drinks and refreshments, catering, etc.

Cougsync search and reach out to other clubs that might be interested, tell undergrads, tell the world.

Insect Expo (April 1st):

We are getting an observation hive. Tell Joseph other things you want

Rachel has been working on paperwork

I.C.C.C (Josh):

Josh met with Dr. Sheppard! Dr. Sheppard will be checking into movies he wants to watch that day, working on getting permission for the movies. Suggested using KQQQ for advertising, should be free. Dr. Sheppard will take the lead and Josh will be supporting his efforts.

Upcoming events

There has been concern about E.Paul Catts and ICCC being on the same day. It turns out the night talk is Friday, and the day talk is Thursday so there is no conflict.

Working on developing a shirt for PBESA.

Currently looking for an insect that represents Portland:

Suggestions: Oregon Swallowtail butterfly, or the Symbolic Bumblebee

New presentation opportunity: EARTHS conference

Theme: Perspectives on the Past, Present, and Future of Environmental Issues Date: Saturday, April 1st

The interdisciplinary Spring 2017 EARThS Conference seeks papers that address such questions from graduate students in the humanities, social sciences, and biophysical sciences at University of Idaho and Washington State University. Ideal papers will focus on case studies or cross-sectional analyses of (1) creative approaches to examine the past, present, or future of environmental issues or (2) interdisciplinary efforts that seek to address or adapt to such problems in local, regional, national, and/or international venues.